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Judge says he can order abortion for disabled Nevada woman
Judge says he can order abortion for disabled Nevada woman - CBS News
Should a judge be able to rule in this manner? Is it overstepping his bounds?
CARSON CITY, Nev. A Nevada state judge says he has the authority to order an abortion for a pregnant 32-year-old mentally disabled woman, even against the will of her Catholic adoptive parents.
Washoe County District Court Judge Egan Walker didn't make a decision, but asked the Nevada Supreme Court on Monday to let him go ahead with hearings as early as Tuesday to collect medical evidence about the woman's case.
The Las Vegas Sun reports that Walker called it "illogical and contrary to law" to prevent him from gathering evidence to determine if an abortion should be performed.
In a case being watched by national anti-abortion organizations, the woman's parents want the state high court to stop the proceedings.
Judge says he can order abortion for disabled Nevada woman - CBS News
Should a judge be able to rule in this manner? Is it overstepping his bounds?